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Verso President David Paterson to Speak at Paper Industry International Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Verso President David Paterson to Speak at Paper Industry International Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
5/5/2015
David Paterson
International Paper Swings to First Quarter Profit on Improved Margins International Paper Swings to First Quarter Profit on Improved Margins
5/4/2015
"International Paper delivered another strong quarter through good execution and cost management that resulted in increased margins." – Mark Sutton, IP's Chairman and CEO.
MeadWestvaco Reports First Quarter 2015 Earnings MeadWestvaco Reports First Quarter 2015 Earnings
5/4/2015
"The strong performance across our businesses this quarter is the result of excellent commercial and operational execution." – John A. Luke, Jr., Chairman and CEO, MWV.
UPM First Quarter 2015 Profit Rises on Improvement Program, Growth Projects UPM First Quarter 2015 Profit Rises on Improvement Program, Growth Projects
5/3/2015
"The improved profitability achieved in 2014 is expected to continue in 2015, and there are prospects for further improvement." – Jussi Pesonen, President and CEO of UPM.
Premier Paper Group Acquires Assets of Paperlinx's Reel Paper and Savory Paper Division Premier Paper Group Acquires Assets of Paperlinx's Reel Paper and Savory Paper Division
5/3/2015
"This is an excellent opportunity to grow our business in this sector and the fit with our current business ensures that paper producers have a route to market and customers have a service offer that they can rely on," Griffiths added
Tullis Russell Papermakers Ltd. Goes Into Administration Tullis Russell Papermakers Ltd. Goes Into Administration
4/29/2015
Employee-owned Tullis was founded in 1809 and produces high quality paper board for use in cards, covers and premium packaging.
Wood Fiber Costs for Pulp Mills in the US Northwest Increased Faster than Other US Regions in 2014 Wood Fiber Costs for Pulp Mills in the US Northwest Increased Faster than Other US Regions in 2014
4/29/2015
In the first quarter of 2015, wood chip prices in the US Northwest continued their upward trend that started in late 2013, reaching their highest levels in almost three years.
International Paper Scraps Plan for Natural Gas Pipeline to Ticonderoga Mill, Opts for Trucked CNG International Paper Scraps Plan for Natural Gas Pipeline to Ticonderoga Mill, Opts for Trucked CNG
4/28/2015
NG Advantage will deliver CNG to the Ticonderoga mill using its "Virtual Pipeline" which consists of compressor stations located on natural gas pipelines and a fleet of specially designed carbon fiber CNG trailers.
Wausau Paper Hires Three Industry Veterans Wausau Paper Hires Three Industry Veterans
4/28/2015
"The addition of these talented individuals to our organization strengthens our ability to differentiate Wausau Paper in the away-from-home marketplace and expand the growth potential of our business."
Graphic Packaging Reports Increase in First Quarter Net Income Graphic Packaging Reports Increase in First Quarter Net Income
4/27/2015
Graphic Packaging produced over 20,000 more tons in its U.S. mills and sold nearly 57,000 more net tons through its global system as compared to the first quarter 2014.
Metsä Fibre Begins Construction of EUR 1.2 Billion Bioproduct Mill in Äänekoski, Finland Metsä Fibre Begins Construction of EUR 1.2 Billion Bioproduct Mill in Äänekoski, Finland
4/27/2015
Metsä Fibre’s existing pulp mill in Äänekoski, Finland will be the site of a new bioproducts facility. When operational, the new mill's annual pulp production will be approximately 1.3 million tonnes, of which 800,000 tonnes will be softwood pulp and 500,000 tonnes hardwood pulp.
Clearwater Paper First Quarter Net Income Down on Sale of Specialty Mills at End-2014 Clearwater Paper First Quarter Net Income Down on Sale of Specialty Mills at End-2014
4/26/2015
April 22, 2015 - Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2015.
BillerudKorsnäs CEO Says First Quarter 2015 was "Best" in Company History BillerudKorsnäs CEO Says First Quarter 2015 was "Best" in Company History
4/26/2015
""The overall market has been stable during the quarter. We expect the stability to continue with quite good demand and little changes in local prices." – Per Lindberg, CEO, BillerudKorsnäs.
Valmet and Metsä Fibre Finalize Equipment Supply Agreement for Bioproduct Mill in Finland Valmet and Metsä Fibre Finalize Equipment Supply Agreement for Bioproduct Mill in Finland
4/25/2015
Metsä Fibre's new bioproduct mill's recovery boiler, pulp drying line and lime kiln will be the largest in Europe.
Paperboard Packaging Council's Spring Meeting Provides Leadership Guidance, Lean Converting Tips Paperboard Packaging Council's Spring Meeting Provides Leadership Guidance, Lean Converting Tips
4/25/2015
Keynote speaker Caspar Berry speaks to a full room at the 2015 PPC Spring Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Smurfit Kappa Sells Solidboard and Graphicboard Operations in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK Smurfit Kappa Sells Solidboard and Graphicboard Operations in the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK
4/23/2015
Financial terms of the deal are not disclosed.
Orchids Paper Products to Build New Tissue Manufacturing Plant in South Carolina Orchids Paper Products to Build New Tissue Manufacturing Plant in South Carolina
4/23/2015
The new faciltiy will include a tissue paper machine with papermaking capacity between 35,000 and 40,000 tons per year and two converting line.
Cascades Invests $25 Million in Candiac and Kingsey Falls Tissue Mills Cascades Invests $25 Million in Candiac and Kingsey Falls Tissue Mills
4/22/2015
The total annual capacity for the new line is approximately 3.5 million cases. It will produce high-quality paper towels for the retail and away-from-home markets, Cascades said.
U.S. Containerboard Production Increased in March U.S. Containerboard Production Increased in March
4/21/2015
The containerboard operating rate for March increased to 95.5 percent from February’s 94.7 percent.
China Halts Timber Imports from Three Countries China Halts Timber Imports from Three Countries
4/21/2015
The Office reminded timber importers not import CITES listed timber from the two countries until the restriction is lifted
Södra's Chairman Christer Segersteen to Step Down, Lena Ek Nominated to Succeed Him Södra's Chairman Christer Segersteen to Step Down, Lena Ek Nominated to Succeed Him
4/20/2015
Södra's Nomination Committee has proposed Lena Ek as new Chairman, and Hans Berggren as new Board member.
Total U.S. Kraft Paper Shipments Rose in March Total U.S. Kraft Paper Shipments Rose in March
4/20/2015
The report can be purchased by contacting Caroline Nealon at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-2448.
Orient Paper Completes Installation of New Tissue Packaging Lines Orient Paper Completes Installation of New Tissue Packaging Lines
4/19/2015
"We are excited to announce the completed installation and launch of trial production for our tissue paper packaging lines, which was completed nearly two months ahead of schedule.
The Iftar Feast The Iftar Feast
4/19/2015
The Iftar Feast of the Association and the Co-operative Company of Carton and Sheet Executives 1395 (2016)
FuturaGene's Genetically Modified Eucalyptus Approved for Commercial Use in Brazil FuturaGene's Genetically Modified Eucalyptus Approved for Commercial Use in Brazil
4/18/2015
Time to Maturity. A genetically modified eucalyptus after 5.5 years will reach the same size as a 7-year old conventional eucalyptus
Stora Enso Names Liisa Nyyssönen as SVP Communications, Paper Division Stora Enso Names Liisa Nyyssönen as SVP Communications, Paper Division
4/18/2015
Liisa Nyyssönen
UK Paper Mills Continue to Reduce Emissions of Carbon Dioxide UK Paper Mills Continue to Reduce Emissions of Carbon Dioxide
4/16/2015
Carbon dioxide emitted by UK paper mills (per tonne of production) has decreased by over 30% in just seven years
ERPC Says Revised Deinking Scorecard to Boost Print Product Recyclability ERPC Says Revised Deinking Scorecard to Boost Print Product Recyclability
4/16/2015
Printed paper products clearly contribute to the circular economy. Deinking, the removal of printing inks, is a major step in their recycling process.
Port Hawkesbury Paper Says SC Paper from Canada Didn't Hurt U.S. Market Port Hawkesbury Paper Says SC Paper from Canada Didn't Hurt U.S. Market
4/15/2015
The case will now receive a thorough examination over the coming months, Port Hawkesbury Paper noted.
Valmet Names Vesa Simola as EMEA Area President Valmet Names Vesa Simola as EMEA Area President
4/15/2015
Hannu Mälkiä, the current EMEA Area President has decided to retire in June 2015.
Paper Excellence May Restart Chetwynd Pulp Mill as Early as July Paper Excellence May Restart Chetwynd Pulp Mill as Early as July
4/13/2015
Prior to its shutdown in Sept. 2012, the Chetwynd high-yield pulp mill had the capacity to produce 240,000 tonnes of hardwood BCTMP (bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp).
Fighting Talk: Does an iPhone Use More Energy than Your Fridge? Fighting Talk: Does an iPhone Use More Energy than Your Fridge?
4/13/2015
The mere fact that the manufacture of smartphones, tablets and laptops does not involve felling trees has blinded many to the IT industry's growing carbon footprint
Ralph Stagner, Mill Manager of IPs Savannah Mill, to Retire; David Castro to Succeed Him Ralph Stagner, Mill Manager of IPs Savannah Mill, to Retire; David Castro to Succeed Him
4/12/2015
Ralph Stagner / David Castro
Pro-Gest Makes Offer for Burgo's Mantua Newsprint Mill in Italy Pro-Gest Makes Offer for Burgo's Mantua Newsprint Mill in Italy
4/12/2015
The Mantua paper mill in Italy. The building is designed with a tensile system to create an almost column-free floor plan.
Americans Deserve the Option of Paper from Their Government Americans Deserve the Option of Paper from Their Government
4/11/2015
By Donna Harman, President and CEO, AF&PA
Canada's Forests and Its Natural Cycles Canada's Forests and Its Natural Cycles
4/11/2015
"In Canada, 100% of harvested areas are regrown by law and natural disturbances such as forest fires and infestations are part of a natural cycle." – David Lindsay, President and CEO, FPAC.
PPWC and Unifor Commit to Bargaining Cooperation in Pulp and Paper Sector PPWC and Unifor Commit to Bargaining Cooperation in Pulp and Paper Sector
4/8/2015
"Working together will help us better resolve issues in an industry that has significant challenges," said Scott Doherty, Assistant to the National President at Unifor.
ERPC Launches Call for Candidates for 2015 European Paper Recycling Awards ERPC Launches Call for Candidates for 2015 European Paper Recycling Awards
4/8/2015
The 2015 European Paper Recycling Awards will identify projects, initiatives and campaigns that contribute to Europe's sustainability through activities supporting paper recycling
Russian Forest – Unutilized Growth Base Russian Forest – Unutilized Growth Base
4/7/2015
A conference scheduled for December of 2015, "Russian Forest – Unutilized Growth Base", will discuss the prospects for the future development of the forest and pulp and paper industry of Russia.
International Paper Agrees to Sell Carolina Coated Bristols Brand to MWV International Paper Agrees to Sell Carolina Coated Bristols Brand to MWV
4/7/2015
Carolina is a coated bristols brand used in a variety of applications like greeting cards, book covers and marketing collateral.
Most European Paper and Forest Product Companies to Maintain or Increase Capex in 2015 Most European Paper and Forest Product Companies to Maintain or Increase Capex in 2015
4/6/2015
Metsa will increase its capex fourfold in 2015, on the back of the expansion of its folding boxboard production capacities
Andritz to Supply New Deinking Line to NEPA's Paper Mill in India Andritz to Supply New Deinking Line to NEPA's Paper Mill in India
4/6/2015
The new deinking line's capacity will be 300 tons per day, processing old newsprint and old magazine grades, sorted office paper, mixed office waste, and coated book stock
Lecta Starts Up Biological Water Purification Plant at Zaragoza Pulp and Paper Mill Lecta Starts Up Biological Water Purification Plant at Zaragoza Pulp and Paper Mill
4/5/2015
Lecta's investment plan at the Zaragoza mill is focued on reducing the mills' environmental impact.
Total U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Down 5% in February Total U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Down 5% in February
4/5/2015
Total U.S. printing-writing paper shipments total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5 percent in February compared to February 2014.
Brazil's Pulp Production Up 10.3% in First Two Months of 2015 Brazil's Pulp Production Up 10.3% in First Two Months of 2015
4/4/2015
In the first two months of 2015, Brazilian pulp production increased 10.3% year-over-year totaling 2.8 million tons.
Kadant Names Michael McKenney Sr. VP & CFO, Succeeds Thomas O'Brien Kadant Names Michael McKenney Sr. VP & CFO, Succeeds Thomas O'Brien
4/4/2015
Michael McKenney
Verso Introduces New Coated Web Product Lineup Verso Introduces New Coated Web Product Lineup
3/17/2015
Verso's two new brands, Focus and Balance, will be produced to the same high standards as its other distinguished brands.
Sappi North America Announces 94 Bright Opus Sheet Coated Paper Sappi North America Announces 94 Bright Opus Sheet Coated Paper
3/17/2015
"The increased brightness for Opus Sheets demonstrates Sappi's continued commitment to deliver brilliant brand experiences,"

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